Green QE: The missing piece of the puzzle

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Molly Scott Cato argues a green investment strategy could achieve social and environmental benefits while driving jobs and growth

The corridors of Brussels are buzzing with talk about the Juncker investment plan and questions about how it will be funded. Meanwhile, across in Frankfurt the questions are about how soon the European...

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